Discover easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids. From paper plate turkeys to pinecone decorations, keep your kids busy while making fall memories.

These Thanksgiving crafts are perfect for kids of all ages. Whether you need a quick project to keep them busy before dinner or want to spend an afternoon crafting together, there’s something for everyone. Most of the supplies are things you probably already have at home, like paper plates, crayons, and glue.

What I love most about these crafts is how they spark creativity. Some of them, like the thankful turkey, even help kids reflect on what they are grateful for. Others, like the paper plate Mayflower, teach a little history along the way.

The best part? These crafts double as Thanksgiving decorations. Your kids can proudly display their creations.

So, grab some craft supplies, clear off the table, and let’s get started. These crafts are easy, fun, and perfect for Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

1. Build a Turkey Craft

This turkey craft lets kids make their own turkey by coloring, cutting, and gluing pieces together. It’s easy and adorable.

2. Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

Get your kids involved with the holiday prep. These simple napkin rings will make your Thanksgiving table extra festive.

3. Paper Plate Turkey Wreath

Turn a plain paper plate into a wreath full of colorful feathers. It’s a cute way to welcome guests to your home.

4. Thankful Turkey

This turkey isn’t just cute—it also helps kids reflect on what they are grateful for by writing things on each feather.

5. Pinecone Turkey

A fun nature-inspired craft. Gather pinecones and add feathers, eyes, and a beak to make a little turkey friend.

6. Paper Plate Weave Turkey

Kids can practice fine motor skills by weaving paper through a paper plate to make a colorful turkey. It’s a creative fall craft.

7. Pilgrim Hat Coloring Page

This Pilgrim hat coloring page makes an easy Thanksgiving craft. Your kids can color and decorate the hat.

8. Turkey Coloring Page

This classic turkey coloring page is always a hit. Hand it out during dinner prep to keep your kids busy.

9. Thanksgiving Bookmarks

Kids can color and decorate their own fall bookmarks. These make a great gift for family or friends.

10. Mosaic Handprint Turkey

Kids trace their hand, then fill it with colorful paper pieces to create a mosaic-style turkey.

11. Shape Turkey

This turkey craft teaches kids about shapes by building a turkey from circles, rectangles, and other shapes.

12. Clothespin Turkey

This clothespin turkey craft makes a festive Thanksgiving decoration for your table. Easy Thanksgiving craft that will be treasured for years.

13. Footprint Turkey

Capture a memory. Paint your child’s foot and turn the print into a turkey with feathers and eyes.

14. Paper Plate Mayflower

Kids can make the famous Pilgrim ship using a paper plate, construction paper, and glue. It’s a fun way to learn history.

More Thanksgiving Activities

Looking for ideas on what to do this Thanksgiving? Check out this Thanksgiving bucket list for families. It is a list of Thanksgiving activities.

Thanksgiving is also a time when we list what we are thankful for. Here is a list of gratitude activities for kids.